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Daily News for Thursday, June 1, 2023
June 2, 2023 Special Called School Board meeting From Carolee Lloyd The Adair County School Board will hold a special called meeting at 5pmCT on Friday, June 2, 2023, in the Board Conference Room at the Adair County Board of Education, 1204 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. The primary item on the agenda for this meeting is a closed session for interviews of candidates for Superintendent. Board Agenda: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-06-01 15:23:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Government
Boil Water Advisory issued for Oak Street/Ashley Ct. Update: Boil Water Advisory lifted From Columbia/Adair Utilities District Date Issued 6/1/2023 Time Issued 12:30pmCT Following such an event, the potential exists for bacteriological contamination of the water supply therefore this Boil Water Advisory has been issued as a precautionary measure. Until further notice, boil all water used for drinking and cooking, bringing the water to a rolling boil for three minutes before using. This advisory will remain in effect until the situation has been corrected and test results have shown the water to be of an acceptable quality. For more information concerning the Boil Water Advisory, contact Lennon Stone at Columbia Adair Utilities District, 270-384-2181. 2023-06-01 14:16:34 | Comments | Printable version
Area students named to WKU Spring 2023 Honors Lists Bowling Green, KY - Western Kentucky University has released the honors lists for the spring 2023 semester. Full-time undergraduate students with a semester grade-point average of 3.4 to 3.79 are named to the Dean's List. Students with a GPA of 3.8 to 4.0 are named to the President's List. WKU Honors Students from Columbia:
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Carol Perkins: What makes me happy Previous Column: Serving Our Country By Carol Perkins I listen to podcasts while I'm driving. One of my favorites is "Literally" with Rob Lowe. Recently a guest was discussing his latest book, The Ikigai: The Japanese Secret To A Long And Happy Life by Francesc Miralles and Hector Garcia. I thought they were saying, IKY MAN." He talked about how we should find what we love to do and do it. One of his "DO" things was having personal interactions, and during Covid, he was hospitalized three times for emotional/mental breakdowns. Being alone nearly killed him. When he came out of Covid, he studied in a monastery to be an ordained monk. Searching for happiness led him there. After listening, I made a mental list of what I "Do" that makes me happy. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-06-01 09:31:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Carol Perkins
Study: Seniors and older Kentuckians face food insecurity From Kaitlyn Jackson The latest "State of Senior Hunger" data from Feeding America shows Kentucky has the fourth highest rate of food insecurity among adults aged 50 to 59 in the nation. Only Arkansas, Delaware and Oklahoma were found to have higher rates. The study found that 6.9 percent of Kentucky seniors and 14.6 percent of older adults lacked regular access to enough food or had to make trade offs between food and other basic needs, such as medicine or housing. Kentucky also ranked seventh in the nation for seniors with very low food security, meaning these seniors are on the cusp of food insecurity. Other key findings of the study include: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-06-01 09:17:31 | Comments | Printable version
Metcalfe Relay for Life Pancake Breakfast June 3 From Kim Harwood, Executive Director Edmonton Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce Metcalfe Relay for Life will host "Flipping Pancakes with a Smile" from 7amCT until 10amCT on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at the Barnlot Rehearsal building on the Square in Edmonton. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-06-01 09:15:07 | Comments | Printable version
Philip Clemmons, 92, Edmonton, KY (1931-2023) Philip Dewayne Clemmons of Edmonton passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023 at the T.J. Community Hospital in Glasgow. He was 92 years old. The Funeral Service will be held at 2pmCT on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Butler Funeral Home in Edmonton, Kentucky. Burial will follow in the Metcalfe Memorial Garden. Visitation will be on Sunday, June 4, 2023, from 10amCT until time for the service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-06-01 09:11:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Robert F. Montville, 61, Russell Springs, KY (1961-2023) Robert F. Montville of Russell Springs passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. He was 61 years old. The family chose care and cremation. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2023-06-01 09:06:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
7-County Area Courts for Thu 1 Jun 2023 Local schedules for Circuit Courts, District Courts, for Thursday, June 1, 2023, at a glance:
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KSP: Post 15 to Conduct Traffic Safety Checkpoints From Trooper Jonathan Houk Kentucky State Police Post 15 will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints in the Post 15 area, which includes Green, Taylor, Marion, Washington, Russell, Casey, Adair, Metcalfe, Monroe, Clinton, and Cumberland counties. These checkpoints will be conducted as part of Post 15's highway safety efforts. Troopers will be checking for violations of Kentucky traffic and regulatory laws relating to motor vehicle equipment safety, licensing of drivers, motor vehicle registration, and operation of motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicants. A complete list of traffic safety checkpoint locations can be found at the following link: http://kentuckystatepolice.org/post15checkpoints 2023-06-01 08:57:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Haiku by Robert Stone for June 1, 2023 When truth must be known--Robert Stone, Thursday, 1 June 2023. -1000 haiku fourth time, more days coming up, Day 4279 2023-06-01 08:56:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for June 1 Happy Anniversary, Chandler and Hailey Staten (2019) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Abby Walker | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Amy Lane Chaney (1970) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brooke Cowan (1993) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Hannah Pippen | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joslyn Pickett (1999) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kelsey Dyer (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Norma J. Scott | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Pat Rickman | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Penny Lane Woodruff (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rebecca Morgan (1999) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Robert Jessie | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Stacey Hatcher Wilson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tillie Jo Harrilson (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tim Baker | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Zachary Lee Whitaker (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Philip York Randall, Adair County, KY, native (1941-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Ann Bragg Jones, Adair Co., KY (1941-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Diane Lynn York, 64, Russell Co. KY (1953-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marjorie Johnson Yarberry, Adair Co., KY native (1914-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathy A. Crew, Liberty, KY (1973-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Thomas (Tom) Tonge, Columbia, KY (1938-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Neal Jessie, Columbia, KY (1954-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Charles Booker Lobb, Green Co., KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alva Bryant, Russell Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Darrin Leonard Watson, Elk Horn, KY (1965) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Willie Ed Cowherd, Green Co., KY (1951) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Ray Cox, Hustonville, KY (1971) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jean McLean, Adair County, KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jackson Lee Sublett, Campbellsville, KY (Jun. 1, 2013-Sept. 1, 2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Viola (Bobbie) Lawhorn Brown, Casey County (1924-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rocky Branham, Cumberland Co., KY (1961-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ernest (Jim) Luttrell, Casey County, KY (1937-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billly Don Wade, Russell County, KY (1954-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Gwendola Fae Arflack Ford. Cumberland Co., KY (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen Josephine Anderson Norris, Burkesville, KY (1933-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thelma McKinley Dause, 95, Russell Co., KY (1920-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald L. McGowan, Russell Co., KY (1942-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Silcox, 77, Knifley, KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clifford C. Wesley Jr., Casey County, KY (1943-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George Calvin Walker, 52, Knifley, Adair County, KY (1965-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roberta Hess, Casey Co., KY/NY State native (1942-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth 'Kenny' Frank Pitcock, Burkesville, KY (1972-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Charles Marton, Adair County, KY (1928-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Allen Tucker, 55, Campbellsville, KY (1967-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anna C. Payne, 75, Campbellsville, KY (1948-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Jo Rayburn, 80, Columbia, KY (1944-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Becky Greene Wood, Columbus, IN (1958-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Raye Moss, 92, Campbellsville, KY (1931-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beulah Langford, 79, Casey County, KY (1917-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brenda Henson, 69, Adair County, KY (1952-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Coy R. Burton, 77, Columbia, KY (1945-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Genus Tucker (1903-1973) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Edward (Jimmy) Dial, Campbellsville, KY (1948-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, June Taylor, 76, Campbellsville, KY (1947-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leslie J. Taylor, Casey County, KY (1952-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Fitzpatrick, Columbia, KY (1954-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pamela Smith, 70, Taylor Co., KY native (1954-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sadie M. Groce, 81, Burkesville, KY (1941-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Timothy Lee Carter, 31, Russell Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vince A. Grider, 66, Columbia, KY (1958-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wanda Sewell McDonald, 84, Cumberland County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Thursday, June 1, 2023 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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